07/04/2025
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs: 34th Network Meeting in Bergamo (Italy) – Day 1
The 34th Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs Network Meeting, organised in Bergamo, Italy, from 18th to 19th March 2025, gathered Intermediary Organisations from across Europe for two days of collaboration, exchange, and strategic planning. As the Intermediary Organisation from the Netherlands, Quarter Mediation was actively involved in the event.
Day 1 opened with two parallel sessions. A dedicated LIOs meeting focused on programme performance, grant adjustments, future targets, and upcoming reporting deadlines. At the same time, newcomers were introduced to the programme’s core principles, including the Quality Manual, and explored how to develop synergies with the Enterprise Europe Network.
The official welcome session featured interventions from representatives of the Comune di Bergamo, the European Commission, and EISMEA. Key updates included the integration of the Single Market Strategy and the Competitiveness Compass into programme priorities, as well as long-term impact feedback collected from over 1200 former Host and New Entrepreneurs.
In the afternoon, the participants were involved in an interactive networking session, using a board game format to collaboratively address programme challenges. This was followed by consortia meetings, where IOs exchanged experiences and coordinated strategies for upcoming activities, with support from EISMEA and the European Commission.
In the afternoon, participants took part in an interactive networking session that used a board game format to collaboratively address programme challenges. This was followed by consortia meetings, where IOs shared experiences and coordinated strategies for upcoming activities, with support from EISMEA and the European Commission.
The day concluded with the EYE Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Awards and a networking dinner, showcasing inspiring entrepreneurial journeys and celebrating the programme's impact.